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Oxalis spiralis 'Copper Glow'

Also Known As

  • Oxalis vulcanicola 'Copper Glow'
  • Oxalis vulcanicola 'Siliquosa'
  • Copper Glow Oxalis
  • Copper Velvet Shamrock

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Oxalis spiralis 'Copper Glow' plant details

Oxalis spiralis 'Copper Glow' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent with chartreuse, gold, green and purple foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis spiralis 'Copper Glow'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spreading, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis spiralis 'Copper Glow'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Oxalis vulcanicola 'Siliquosa') tiny thin copper orange leaves with red stems bearing yellow flowers in spring to early summer..pretty foliage...filtered sunlight.
Now reclassified as Oxalis siliquosa, but who really knows this? This vigorous little spreader delights us with chartreuse colored foliage tinted with copper and gets decorated with tiny yellow flowers. Tuck the 3-6" plants in containers or at the edges of your garden beds.
Succulent subshrub, 18". Drapes over walls or containers. 1/4" bright yellow leaves, at times infused with coppery orange and red. Yellow flowers mid to late season. Frost hardy to 26 ºF; recovers from 20 ºF; an easy pot plant anywhere. Way not invasive. Full sun to dappled shade in hot areas.

Gardening facts about Oxalis spiralis 'Copper Glow' plant

How to Grow Oxalis spiralis 'Copper Glow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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